〜ために
- Pattern
- 〜ために
- Level
- N4
- Reading
- ために
- Meaning
- For / in order to / for the sake of
- Attaches to
- Verb (Dictionary form), Noun + の
- Nuance & register
Indicates a clear, deliberate action towards a goal.
- Example
車を買うために、お金をためています。 I am saving money in order to buy a car.
- Easily confused with
〜ように (you ni) which is used with potential/non-volitional verbs, whereas 〜ために is used with volitional verbs showing deliberate purpose.